NASA Satellites Flashcard

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What is the purpose of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R Series (GOES-R)?

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The GOES-R is used to study Earth's seismic activity.

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What does the GRACE satellite measure?

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The GRACE satellite is used to study Earth's water cycle and gravity field.

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What is the function of the Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2)?

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ICESat-2 is used to study Earth's polar ice caps.

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Which satellite is used to measure ocean salinity?

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The Aquarius satellite measures ocean salinity.

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What does the Hubble Space Telescope primarily study?

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The Hubble Space Telescope studies astronomical objects and phenomena beyond Earth.

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What is the main focus of the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)?

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The SDO focuses on studying the Sun's activity and its effects on space weather.

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What type of data does the Voyager satellite collect?

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The Voyager satellites collect data about the outer planets and interstellar space.

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What is the significance of NASA satellites in environmental monitoring?

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NASA satellites provide critical data for understanding climate change, weather patterns, and natural disasters.

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How do satellites like GOES-R contribute to disaster management?

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GOES-R provides real-time data on weather conditions, helping in forecasting and managing natural disasters.

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What is the role of the Aquarius satellite in climate studies?

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Aquarius helps in understanding ocean salinity, which is important for climate and weather patterns.